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Community Services & Workforce Development provides assistance to low-income residents of San Benito County.
All services are provided dependent upon funding availability. For more information on any of these services
please call (831) 637-9293 or e-mail aanderson@cosb.us.
For San Benito County residents only. E-mail or Fax applications are not accepted.
All forms must be completed.
This application must be submitted with an original signature and all required documentation to:
1111 San Felipe Road, Ste. 108
Hollister, CA 95023
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No appointment necessary. Payment of utility bills for eligible Participants to prevent service shutoff
by utility companies. (Assistance once a year)
Regular Bills & 15-day Notices are accepted Monday-Thursdays
from 8am - 12 pm ONLY.
48-hour & Shut-Offs are accepted Monday-Friday from 1-4pm ONLY
Required Documentation:
- Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, Naturalization or MICA)
- 30-day income verification for all members of your household.
- Photo I.D. for all adults in the household.
- Social Security Cards for all children and adults in the household.
- Current Utility Bill or Shut-Off notice.
By Appointment Only. Documentation Needed At Time of Appointment To
Determine Eligibility:
- 90-day income verification for all members of your household.
- Photo I.D. for all adults in the household.
- Birth certificates and Social Security Cards for all children and adults
in the household. (Seniors 60+ are eligible)
- Letter of eviction notices, indicating the month of the past due rent.
(Maximum payout $1,000.00).
- Receipt of other past due rent, if it is more than one month rent, or a
letter of arrangement from the tenant and the landlord.
- If landlord and tenant have the same address, verification from the
Assessors Office is needed.
- Reason for requesting assistance.
- W-9 Form signed by landlord. (provided at the time of appointment)
By Appointment Only. Documentation Needed At Time of Appointment To
Determine Eligibility:
- 90-Day Income Verification for All Family Members: Income sources include
- Employment check stubs, UIB stubs, AFDC, SSI/SSA, Disability Insurance,
Workman's Comp., Child Support, Alimony, Educational Grants, Etc.
- Proof of Residency: Participants must provide a letter or a bill (i.e. PG&E,
water) from San Benito County, which they received/paid within the last 90
days prior to their appointment date.
- Verification of Family Members: Adult proof includes: Drivers License, ID
Cards, Birth Certificates. Families must have minor children under the age of
16 living with them. Child proof includes: Birth certificate, Social Security
Cards, Micas, Etc.
- Rental Contract: Participant must provide a Rental Contract signed by the
Tenant and the Landlord. Contracts must state the month you are moving in and
the amount of the rent.
- Landlord: Participant must provide the Name, Address, & Phone Number of
the Landlord. (Landlord must be informed that the Rental Assistance process
may take up to 2 weeks).
- Receipt: If the rent exceeds more than $1000.00, the Participant must pay
and provide a receipt for the differences of the rent and the Security Deposit
as required, or provide a letter of suitable arrangements from the Landlord.
- Verification of Job Promise: If the participant is not currently working,
but will start in the near future, verification from the employer must be
presented stating the job start-up date and rate of pay.
- Statement: Reason for requesting assistance.
CSWD provides Referrals to the Community Food Bank 2 times per year. Documentation Needed: Photo ID only.
- Community Food Bank:
Community Food Bank address:
1133 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-0340
For more information on distribution sites please see the
Community Food Bank Website: http://www.communitypantry.com
Pick up food on the following days:
- Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Weekly Food Distribution)
- Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Weekly Food Distribution)
- Community Food Bank distribution centers are as follows:
- San Juan Bautista 2-3 PM at the
Community Center – Corner of 1st St & San Jose St.
- Aromas 2-3 PM at a small garage
across the street from Marshall Grocery store.
- Second Monday of the Month: USDA
Commodities distribution: 1133 San Felipe Road – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Fishes & Loaves: CSWD provides referrals (up to 4 a year) before 11
am Monday – Friday.
Sacred Heart Church
680 College St, Hollister, CA 95023
Distribution times: Mon-Fri 10am-12pm
- Salvation Army: Call for distribution times. Weekly emergency food
basket for families and people in need
910 Buena Vista Dr,
Hollister 831-636-5612
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
By Appointment only.
Assistance with completing applications for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
Medi-Cal, Food Stamps, employment, housing, Social Security benefits. We do not provide legal
assistance or help in filling out legal/immigration forms.
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